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A vacancy has opened on the GAPS Budget Committee. Applications for this volunteer position are now being accepted to complete the three-year term, ending on June 30, 2019.

Applications are due by March 23.

Budget Committee Vacancy Timeline

March 12:  Vacancy during new business agenda. Vacancy declared.

March 13:  Vacancy is publicly announced. Applications are available online.

March 23:  Applications due to the District Office.

April 2:  Completed applications are emailed to Board members.

April 9:  Board work session to interview applicants, 5 p.m.

April 9: Regular Board meeting. Board members select new Budget Committee member, 7 p.m.

April 16:  Budget Committee meeting. New committee member participates.

If you have questions, please email Jim Haggart.

Earlier this month, South Shore Elementary School’s first Oregon Battle of the Books team competed at the regional finals competition. The students competed well and placed in the top 16 out of 49 teams. They were the only GAPS team at the competition.

South Shore staff shared the news of the competition on their website. Here is the recap. Congratulations, South Shore Super Squad. Great job!

After winning our first two battles, our kids were feeling great! They were ready for the next round! They won both battles in the next round, making them undefeated!

We had a little break while the judges added up points for all 49 teams. The 16 teams with the highest scores got to move on.

We knew we did well, but we weren’t sure if we had enough points to move on. As they announced the top 16, tension built. They announced 1, 2, 3 (crossing fingers), 4, 5, 6 (come on, say south shore), 7, 8, 9… (it’s ok! We did great no matter what), 10, 11, 12, (all is good. We did our best), 13, 14, 15, (and just as we lost hope), 16 SOUTH SHORE!!!

The kids jumped up! They were so excited!!! And of course their entourage went wild! Parents had tears, kids were hugging, pictures were taken!

We were the only first year team to make it to the top 16. We were the only team from Albany. We were competing against teams that have been doing this for many years.

As the other 33 teams left the school, the intensity rose. We entered single elimination, and unfortunately, we did not move on to top 8.

It was an incredible experience. The kids all had a great time and had the best sportsmanship!!

A new boot camp will help students explore careers as electricians. The hands-on workshop will offer high school students the chance to learn beginning skills and work with skilled instructors at the Central Electrical Training Center in Tangent every Tuesday from April 3 through June 5.

If interested, register now to reserve a spot. Space is limited.

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Middle School can register now for a science and technology workshop at LBCC, starting in April. Students will explore science and technology programs that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers. This program is a hands-on learning opportunity. Students do not need previous experience to sign up!

Register online now. Detailed information and registration forms will be emailed to you. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tuition cost is $25; scholarships are available.

Open to all middle school students. Register Now

• LBCC Albany Campus
• One day a week for 5 weeks: Wednesdays, April 4 – May 9, 5-6:30 pm
• Located on campus at Linn Benton Community College in Albany
• Hands-on learning in each of the following areas; Computer Systems, Welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Mechatronics, Computer Aided Design, and Drafting (CADD)

Programs include:

Mechatronics: If you like working with your hands while using your brain to make stuff work, or working with robotics, mechatronics is for you!

Welding: In the welding process, heat is used to fuse metal pieces together. If you like working with your hands and making things, welding is for you!

CADD/Engineering: CADD operators play a major role in product design. CADD techs work closely with engineers to develop everything from a three-piece pencil to a multistory building.

Non-Destructive Testing: NDT technicians inspect, test and evaluate materials, components or assemblies for flaws that may lead to failure, without destroying them.

Computer Systems/Science: Computer Science is the study of programming, data storage and retrieval, computing machinery and the interaction with people. Graphics, artificial intelligence, robotics and expert systems are some of the products of computer science. This is an exciting career area that affects many aspects of our lives.

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This is the last year Oak Grove students will attend school in the old building. The school community will hold a school celebration to honor the old building and welcome the new one.

The event is scheduled for March 16 at 6 p.m. and will include a brief history of the school and an opportunity to tour the old building.

See the flyer for more information.